Veterans’ Corner

Thursday

Apr 24, 2014 at 3:15 AM

By gale grace

FARMINGTON — Greetings to all of our supporters and members of those that call the small brick building at 526 Main St. their Post/Chapter Home. We are very proud of the events and community programs that originate with one of our organizations and the continued support that the surrounding community gives us as we strive to serve as many ages as we can.

Our revitalized Sons of the American Legion Squad is continuing with a “Spring Fling Dance” on April 25, Friday evening with the doors open from 6 to 9 p.m., and our concession stand is ready to provide reasonable refreshments at reasonable prices, as no outside food or drink will be allowed in. Admittance to the dance continues to be $3 and the dance is open to middle and high school students of the Farmington and Middleton area. Come and enjoy a night of fun, dancing, jumping or just hanging out with friends in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Parents if you’re concerned come and drop by to see just what is happening and why your young person wants to return for another evening. Our chaperones will be happy to answer any questions of concern you may have.

Saturday evening, April 26, will be a Spaghetti Supper (this is really more than just spaghetti as several different foods will be available) starting at 4 to 6 p.m. for the small cost of only $7 for adults (or those over 12) with children 12 and under paying only $5. This supper/Italian food night is sponsored by our Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and we are in hopes of seeing many of our membership present in support of this event. The menu consists of spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna rolls (If you’re not sure what this is come and find out) salad, other items, beverages, and dessert.

Members of our SAL will be out at TD Bank, the Rite Aid/Liquor Store parking lot and hopefully another location we are waiting permission to be at attempting a Poppy Drive during the first weekend in May 2 and 3. As they are still in school they hope to be out after school on Friday and out again on Saturday weather permitting. Our next schedule of meetings will be American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meetings on May 6 at 7 p.m. and plans are being put to work for our Parade the end of the month. (Save Sunday, May 25.)

Mother’s Day weekend, May 9, 10, and 11 will be our American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Drive with the ladies also covering Cameron’s Garden and Supply, TD Bank and Rite Aid/Liquor Store. Make a donation for a Poppy and help us to continue in our efforts to help our veterans locally with these contributions.

How can anyone be bored if they are a member or supporter of any of these organizations with so much happening and needing you to be there either as a volunteer or a contributor? Until next time keep our veterans in your hearts and prayers, God bless you all and take care.